BRAKES

Brake Caliper

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Front

1. Siphon part of the brake fluid out of the master cylinder to avoid overflow when the caliper piston is pressed into the caliper bore.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it safely. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Position an 8 in. (20cm) C-clamp on the caliper and tighten the clamp to move the caliper piston into the bore approximately ¹⁄₈ in. (3mm). Avoid clamp contact with the outer shoe spring clip. Remove the clamp.

   NOTE: Do not pry the piston away from the rotor.

4. Clean excess dirt from the pin tab area.
5. Using a ¹⁄₄ in. drive socket and a light hammer, tap the upper caliper pin towards the outboard side until the pin tabs pass the spindle face.
6. Compress the inboard pin tab, if equipped, with pliers and, with a hammer, drive the pin out until the tab slips into the spindle groove.
7. Place an end of a ⁷⁄₁₆ in. (11mm) diameter punch against the end of the caliper pin and tap the pin out of the caliper slide groove.
8. Repeat Steps 5, 6 and 7 to remove the lower pin.
9. Disconnect and plug the brake hose at the caliper. Remove the caliper from the rotor.

   To install:

10. Make sure the caliper mounting surfaces are free of dirt. Lubricate the caliper grooves with disc brake caliper grease and install the caliper.
11. From the caliper outboard side, position the pin between the caliper and spindle grooves. The pin must be positioned so the tabs will be installed against the spindle outer face.
12. Tap the pin on the outboard end with a hammer until the retention tabs on the sides of the pin contact the spindle face.
13. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 for the lower pin.

    NOTE: During installation, do not allow the tabs of the caliper pin to be tapped too far into the spindle groove. If this happens, it will be necessary to tap the other end of the caliper pin until the tabs snap in place. The tabs on each end of the pin must be free to catch on the spindle face.

14. Connect the brake hose to the caliper. Bleed the brake system.
15. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Check the brake fluid level and check the brakes for proper operation.

Rear

1. Siphon part of the brake fluid out of the master cylinder to avoid overflow when the caliper piston is pressed into the caliper bore.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it safely. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Position an 8 in. (20cm) C-clamp on the caliper and tighten the clamp to move the caliper piston into the bore approximately ¹⁄₈ in. (3mm). Remove the clamp.

   NOTE: Do not pry the piston away from the rotor.

4. Clean excess dirt from the retainer bolt area.
5. Using a Torx® socket, remove the 2 retainer bolts securing the caliper to the bracket and adapter plate.
6. Disconnect and plug the brake hose at the caliper. Remove the caliper from the rotor.

   To install:

7. Make sure the caliper mounting surfaces are free of dirt. Lubricate the caliper grooves with disc brake caliper grease and install the caliper.
8. Position the caliper to the bracket and secure in place with the retainer bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
9. Install the caliper brake hose using new washers. Tighten the bolt to 29 ft. lbs. (40 Nm)
10. Fill and bleed the brake system.
11. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Check the brake fluid level and check the brakes for proper operation.